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Lexington Richland 5 board votes to move high schoolers back to hybrid learning until Christmas

7th-12th graders will begin this new model of learning Monday
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IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — High school students in Lexington Richland School District 5 will be going back to a hybrid model of learning until at least Christmas break. This comes after an emergency board meeting tonight in response to three high schools closing Tuesday. Irmo, Chapin, and Dutch Fork High Schools were forced to close Tuesday due to a large…

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Lexington Two school students to get free breakfast, lunch during winter break

The free meals will be handed out in a curbside pick up style for those 18 and younger
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Image: Lexington School District 2 Logo West Columbia SC (WOLO) — Lexington Two students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch meals while they are out of school over the winter break with curbside pickup. Meals are open to all youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of whether they attend a Lexington Two school or not. meals will…

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Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges

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(AP) – U.S. health officials say staying home for the upcoming winter holidays is the best way to stay safe and protect others. But for those who ignore that advice, COVID-19 testing before and after trips is an option. Many Americans didn’t follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday briefing….

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Biden, top Democrats push for bipartisan virus aid bill

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden has swung behind a bipartisan COVID-19 relief effort. That comes as his top Capitol Hill allies cut their demands for a $2 trillion-plus measure by more than half. The goal is to break a monthslong logjam and deliver much-sought aid as the tempestuous congressional session speeds to a close. The Democrats’ move is aimed…

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‘PickMe! SC’ wants to help you find a ‘fur’ever friend

The goal is to save 1,500 by helping them get adopted in 10 days
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Image: PickMe!SC logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking for a holiday gift that will give you a gift of companionship back, you’re in luck. From December 4th until the 13th,  more than 50 organizations will take part in the statewide adoption event  which is sponsored by the Petco Foundation, along with BOBS from Skechers, and organized by No…

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Logistical issues might delay start of school COVID-19 testing programs until after Christmas

Several districts need to apply for special licenses to dispose of biowaste and come up with plans to distribute the testing kits
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Schools across South Carolina are now able to test students and staff for COVID-19, but some districts might not administer tests until next semester. Districts throughout the state are still working on the logistics of their testing procedures. Last week, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order that called for the distribution of 220,000 rapid testing…